Defense Material Planner: Mission-Critical Supply Chain

Karman Space & Defense; Washington; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense in Washington state is seeking a Material Planner to ensure materials are available to meet production schedules and customer requirements. You will analyze demand, monitor inventory, manage ERP-generated material requirements, and collaborate with Purchasing, Production, Engineering, and suppliers to maintain supply continuity and on-time delivery.

The role partners with Production, Scheduling, and Program Management to prioritize needs, identify shortages, and generate

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• Experience in material or production planning, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret bills of materials and production schedules.
• Proficiency in Excel and reporting tools.
• Clear communication and organizational abilities.
• DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes ERP material requirements and planning suggestions.
• Monitors inventory, demand, and supply to ensure materials are available for production and development schedules.
• Identifies material shortages, excess inventory, and supply risks.
• Requests and obtains supplier quotations for new and existing materials.
• Maintains accurate planning parameters, lead times, and material data within the ERP system.
• Works closely with Production, Scheduling, and Program Management to prioritize material requirements.
• Monitors open demand and recommends actions to mitigate potential shortages or delays.
• Generates and maintains reports related to material availability, shortages, and planning performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Bill of Materials interpretation

Excel proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Karman Space & Defense in Washington state is seeking a Material Planner to ensure materials are available to meet production schedules and customer requirements. You will analyze demand, monitor inventory, manage ERP-generated material requirements, and collaborate with Purchasing, Production, Engineering, and suppliers to maintain supply continuity and on-time delivery.

The role partners with Production, Scheduling, and Program Management to prioritize needs, identify shortages, and generate